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Subtract 20/35 from 90/25

1^st number: 3 15/25, 2^nd number: 20/35

90/25 - 20/35 is 106/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   90/25 = 90 × 7/25 × 7 = 630/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   20/35 = 20 × 5/35 × 5 = 100/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/175 - 100/175 = 630 - 100/175 = 530/175
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/35
6. In mixed form: 31/35

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